Earthies Look 4 Dinosaurs - Rochester

"A word of advice for summer visits: there’s no air conditioning or even a slight breeze as there are no fans or open windows, so be prepared for the heat. We found ourselves sweating quite a bit and drinking water non-stop. On a positive note, the menu is exceptionally inventive, and the staff is charming. Kudos to the chefs!"

Eventually, the host came over and offered us a table outside. I raised a concern about potential bugs due to my allergy to bites, which seemingly annoyed her. Her attitude shifted immediately, becoming snippy. However, once I explained my situation more clearly, she softened her tone. On a brighter note, our server was exceptional, and we had no issues with them. Yet, I can’t help but wonder why we elicited such negativity from both the bartender and the host. The restaurant wasn’t busy, and we had a reservation in place. Since I don’t know them personally, their behavior felt quite unfounded. Having worked in the service industry myself, I believe customers should be treated with respect, and it seems the staff might benefit from a reminder of this principle.

The menu is primarily vegan, which made me a bit apprehensive since I'm not vegan, but I chose to try the beef cheeseburger with rosemary fries, and it was excellent. I also ordered a Caesar salad, which was fantastic. My friend opted for the chickpea burger with rosemary fries and thoroughly enjoyed her meal as well. The total bill came to $61 for the two of us, which is a bit on the pricier side, but well worth it considering the quality of the food, exceptional service, and charming atmosphere. I will definitely be returning—thank you for a wonderful dining experience!

We picked out the Owl House after arriving in town for its selection of gluten free and vegan options. My wife picked out a chick pea burger on a bar of greens and a side of chips (look at the photo see any chips? . And I selected a tofu scramble with potatoes. Both meals were tasty and filling, at fairly reasonable prices. On the downside I didn't realize until back at the hotel that the chips and utensils were missing. Deducting a star for that. Otherwise a good experience.

The Owl House has become one of my go-to brunch spots in Rochester... I just went for the second Saturday in a row! The staff are friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable about their menu--this morning, Camille had wonderful recommendations about cocktails! We didn 't end up going for the hot mulled cider (with spiced rum), but the fall flavors were far from lacking. I got the Chicken and Waffles (the non-vegan twin of their Tofu and Waffles), and it was stellar. The chicken was battered with warm spices and sage, and positively delicious! As a celebration, we finished off brunch with the seasonal pumpkin chai coffee cake, which was moist, flavorful, and generously portioned. We dined upstairs in an anteroom with beautiful pictures of fence murals on the walls, and it was a blissful fall reprieve from lots of hard work. It was my friend 's first time here, and she said brunch today healed something inside her... so count that as a second rave review!